How to get TechnoHealthy

October is National Chiropractic Health Month! and this year’s theme is ‘GET TECHNOHEALTHY’!

As of 2008 PDA’s and smart phones have exceeded sales of laptops! I found this statistic to be staggering. Technology is a part of every minute of our lives. Look around and you’ll see kids even as young as 7 texting away!

The advantages of this technology are far reaching. We can’t underestimate how it has brought us closer to family and friends and given us the ability to work away from the office. But with technology comes disadvantages as well. Repetitive injuries are on the rise. All ages and generations are affected.

Symptoms of technology overuse include pain in the elbows and shoulders; wrist pain; neck pain and headaches; lower back pain. We’re seeing more of not only carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendonitis, but also ‘blackberry thumb’, and ‘text necks’!

So what can you do to protect yourself and your children from injury? We ask you the question… are you TechnoHealthy or TechnoFoolish?

Here are some tips:
1. Avoid typing more than 3 minutes on small keyboards without a break.
2. Keep messages short!
3. Practice using another finger when your thumb is sore!
4. Don’t slouch.
5. Respect Sundays and keep your device off!
6. Get outside, exercise and enjoy nature…Balance is the key!

If you think you or someone you know is suffering from a repetitive injury, please come by our Leesburg clinic and get it checked out. Chiropractic care is the care of choice for many of the above symptoms. Both Dr. Connor and I are well versed in the suitable treatment and rehab protocols.

- Misty

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Leesburg, Teen Health